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Senior Editor

Oxford University Press

EditorialFull Time
Location
Oxford, UK (Hybrid)
Posted
May 26, 2026

Job Description

Role overview

More and more people are choosing to learn English. When they do, they become part of an international community of English language learners. We are proud to be at that community's heart. Our learning materials are trusted by millions of teachers, educational institutions, parents, and learners worldwide. They can teach and learn on their own terms, make progress, and achieve their goals. Together, we move English language learning forward.

In this Senior Editor role, you will be working on Secondary products to develop pedagogically appropriate content which meets the requirements of our customers and is delivered to schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities

This is a 13-month fixed-term contract. We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office.

  • Assist with market research during the product lifecycle.
  • Brief and oversee the work of in-house editors and external suppliers and carry out appropriate quality checks.
  • Under direction, assist in specifying products and managing their creation.
  • Brief and work with writers and content suppliers, taking responsibility for the overall development of content.
  • Manage project schedules, coordinating with suppliers and with the cross-functional team.
  • Monitor and communicate potential over/underspend to senior colleagues.
  • Work collaboratively with other departments (Design, Digital, Production, etc.) on project requirements.
  • Identify and support implementation of continuous improvement and innovation opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Editorial experience and strong knowledge of the content development process.
  • Understanding of the principles of English language learning and teaching.
  • Experience of commissioning and managing the work of external suppliers.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
  • Project management experience, with the ability to prioritize conflicting deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

  • 25 days’ holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days).
  • A 35-hour working week.
  • Open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role.
  • Great variety of active employee networks and societies.
  • Pension contributions up to 12%.
  • Loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance.
  • Travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts.
  • Discretionary annual payment.